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 # Implementation Plan: Expose/Cull Hidden Invisible Prompting
 
-## Phase 1: Audit and Identification
+## Phase 1: Audit and Identification [checkpoint: 30107fd]
 - [x] Task: Audit `src/ai_client.py` to identify all hardcoded `_SYSTEM_PROMPT` strings and tool execution instructions.
 - [x] Task: Audit `src/aggregate.py` to identify all injected context markers (e.g., `[SYSTEM: FILES UPDATED]`).
 - [x] Task: Document identified hidden prompts and determine their necessity vs. redundancy.
-- [ ] Task: Conductor - User Manual Verification 'Phase 1: Audit and Identification' (Protocol in workflow.md)
+- [x] Task: Conductor - User Manual Verification 'Phase 1: Audit and Identification' (Protocol in workflow.md)
 
 ## Phase 2: Expose Necessary Prompts in GUI
 - [ ] Task: Modify `src/gui_2.py` to add new editable text areas in the "AI Settings" or "Project Settings" panel.